getting on the freeway
- Thread starter justcuz
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The only problem is that when there are two lanes, the lights don't go at the same time. How do they figure each car's dial in? It never seems to be accurate! ;-)
My question would be, How do they figure the lousy drivers dial in?
Jack
Jack
Here in SoCal there seems to be 3 different options for dual-lane metered onramps:
1. Both lanes show 'green' at the same time with consistent time lag between 'greens'. You can get some hellacious "hole shots" when the other driver hasn't been timing the lag-time between 'greens'.
2. Both lanes show 'green' at the same time but have varied time lag between 'greens'. Great to test your reaction time against the other driver.
2. Green light alternates from one lane to the other to space vehicles more evenly. All you can do in this case is test your own reaction time.
LMAO, it ain't just there Del, it's everywhere. I battle it on a daily basis.
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67Dart273
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What's nearly as bad---and it happened to day, is someone who has no idea of space and time. You come rippin down the ramp, and a 1/4 second glance should tell anyone who's awake, "he's gonna clear me fine," but no, they have to be a moron and get into the left lane. Meanwhile, "you" go screechin' out ahead of 'em with hundreds of feet to spare.
Most memorable ramp was getting onto the Bay Bridge from Treasure Island back in 68/9. They used to station a Marine down at the ramp, who'd look back for clear spots and wave you on. They expected you to get with the program.
Most memorable ramp was getting onto the Bay Bridge from Treasure Island back in 68/9. They used to station a Marine down at the ramp, who'd look back for clear spots and wave you on. They expected you to get with the program.
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